The Jefferson Mustangs will face off against the Edison Golden Bears at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Edison took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Jefferson, who comes in off a win.
While Jefferson's win against Brackenridge wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Mustangs had just enough and edged out the Eagles 32-29. The Mustangs haven't had any issues with the Eagles recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Michael Bejar
| 10/31/25 @ Brackenridge | 209 |
| 10/17/25 @ Highlands | 141 |
| 10/03/25 vs Burbank | 99 |
| 09/25/25 @ Lanier | 57 |
| 09/11/25 vs Somerset | 55 |
| + 2 more games |
Michael Bejar had a dynamite game, rushing for 209 yards and four scores while picking up 7.5 yards per carry. He is becoming a predictor of Jefferson's success: when he posts at least 80 rushing yards the team is undefeated (and 0-6 when he doesn't).
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Jefferson was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 260 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Jefferson didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Bejar and John Fernandez. Fernandez is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in each of the last three games he's played. Aaron Garcia was another major factor on D, picking up a sack, making 14 total tackles, and defending one pass.
Meanwhile, Edison was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 12th straight defeat dating back to last season. They were dealt a 47-13 loss at the hands of Burbank. The Golden Bears were already down big by the end of the third quarter and they stayed that way after failing to score in the fourth.
Jefferson's win bumped their record up to 3-6. As for Edison, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-9.
Everything came up roses for Jefferson against Edison in their previous meeting back in November of 2024, as the team secured a 35-7 victory. Will the Mustangs repeat their success, or do the Golden Bears have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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